In the UK, cops will get asked if they want to carry guns

Police officers in the United Kingdom will be polled on whether they want to carry firearms. Currently only about one in 20 officers across England and Wales carries a gun, in stark contrast with the United States, where even officers posted in schools are armed.

A similar poll of London officers in February found that 43% wanted more specialized firearms personnel, and 75% thought all cops should be issued Tasers. However only 26% said police should be routinely given firearms.